Alden, MN Low Income Housing

Alden, MN Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Alden, MN

How do I qualify for low income housing in Alden, MN?
To qualify for low income housing in Minnesota, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Alden, MN

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Alden, MN, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Alden, MN. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Alden, Minnesota - Freeborn County

Studio Apartments $664
One Bedroom Apartments $874
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,087
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,278

List of Low Income Housing in or near Alden, MN

Broadway Apartments -- (wells) - Wells

219 S Broadway
Wells, MN - 56097
(218) 751-6881
Broadway Apartments -- (wells) is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Broadway Apartments -- (wells) for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Freeborn County
Listing Location: 9.02 miles from Alden

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fountain Lake Estates - Albert Lea

1702 Sunset Street
Albert Lea, MN - 56007
(507) 373-2288
Tax Credit Property (Section 8, Section 42 & Section 236) Affordable rental, income Guidelines Apply, rent based on income. ...see full details
Freeborn County
Listing Location: 9.25 miles from Alden


Senior Court - Albert Lea

915 Maplehill Drive
Albert Lea, MN - 56007
(507) 373-5391
Senior Court is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Senior Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Freeborn County
Listing Location: 9.57 miles from Alden

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Albert Lea Senior Housing - Albert Lea

608 Washington Avenue
Albert Lea, MN - 56007
(651) 645-7271
Albert Lea Senior Housing is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Albert Lea Senior Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Freeborn County
Listing Location: 10.35 miles from Alden

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Trailside Apartments Aka Channel View - Albert Lea

204 East Front Street
Albert Lea, MN - 56007
(507) 373-5533
Trailside Apartments Aka Channel View is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Trailside Apartments Aka Channel View for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Freeborn County
Listing Location: 10.52 miles from Alden

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

New Richland Housing and Redevelopment Authority - New Richland

221 1st Street NE
New Richland, MN - 56072
(507) 463-8515
New Richland Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD.There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Freeborn County
Listing Location: 15.97 miles from Alden


Ellendale Square Apartments - Ellendale

208 7th Ave W
Ellendale, MN - 56026
(507) 688-2309
...see full details
Freeborn County
Listing Location: 19.36 miles from Alden


Villa Woods North - Northwood

906 A and B 9th Avenue N
Northwood, IA - 50459
(641) 324-1699
Tax Credit Property. Affordable rental, income Guidelines Apply, rent based on income. 16 Low Income units. Amenities: Off-street parking, an on-site library, exterior access to units, a picnic area, playground, and basketball court. ...see full details
Freeborn County
Listing Location: 23.24 miles from Alden


Villa Woods South Affordable Public Housing - Northwood

905 9th Avenue N - C,D and E
Northwood, IA - 50459
(641) 324-1699
Affordable Rental Housing Units: 12 Email address: j.joyner@keywaymanagement.com Eligibility Requirement: 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled, regardless of age. Amenities: Off-street parking, emergency call light system, indoor mailboxes, on-site library, exterior access to apartments, picnic area with gazebo, In-home housekeeping services available. This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
Freeborn County
Listing Location: 23.64 miles from Alden


Ivanhoe Apartments - Owatonna

220 18th St Sw
Owatonna, MN - 55060
507-455-0902
Ivanhoe Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ivanhoe Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Freeborn County
Listing Location: 32.23 miles from Alden

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Alden, MN

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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